Celebrating 32 years of supporting excellence! Foundations THE NEWSLETTER OF THE EGR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION VOL. XXXII FEBRUARY 2015 Message from the Executive Director 2014-2015 Board of Directors Dean Witting, President Mary Reagan Shapton, Vice President Stacey Levitt, Treasurer PK Mason, Secretary Todd Brandstadt Pat Connor Brad Freiburger Nancy Hejna David Hojnacki Tom Kyros Anna Laffrey, ‘16 Michael Mackson Melissa Marsh Jill Miller Megan Miller Onder Ors Michael Reid Noah Salasky, ‘15 Eric Starck Allison White Marilyn Zack Ex-Officio Members Dr. Sara Shubel, Superintendent Natalie Bernecker, School Board Member Office Staff Amy Stuursma, Executive Director Rosanne Mack, Accountant Maria Allen, Alumni Relations Coordinator Trish Reid, Office Manager Thank you to all of you who supported the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation in 2014. With your support, we were able to make a lasting impact on K-12 education in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Your support of our mission, enhancing teaching and learning, is vital to our success and the success of our public schools. The Foundation funded over $130,000 in grants, awards and scholarships last school year. These funds from our endowment fund, EGRForever!, supported initiatives and enhancements in our classrooms, that set East Grand Rapids apart from other school districts. In addition to the grants that were funded through the endowment, the Foundation provided $145,000 in program support through the EGRNow! campaign. This is an annual campaign to support the immediate needs of the district: programs or projects. We are excited to kick off our EGRNow! Campaign this spring in support of programs in our schools. This year our goal is “100% all in”…we are looking for participation from all of our families, community members and businesses to make a difference in our schools. The East Grand Rapids Public Schools are our business in East Grand Rapids. It is up to us as a community to continue to support our schools and our community and preserve the tradition of East Grand Rapids. Take local control and support our schools: 100% All In: 2015 Amy C. Stuursma “Kindness Counts” DATES TO REMEMBER: March 1, 2015 – Spring grant deadline March 14, 2015 – HURRAH! - The Cheney Place – downtown Grand Rapids May 1, 2015 – Nominations due for teacher awards and student scholarships June 10, 2015 (Wednesday) – Gerken Open - Thousand Oaks Golf Club December 31, 2015 – Nominations due for 2016 Community Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards A special thank you to Brenda Cronin, Megan Knuble, Doreen Lambert, Mari Persons and Amy Rockwell for their volunteer hours in the Foundation office. During her 21 years as principal of Lakeside Elementary, Linda Kehm taught students that “Kindness Counts,” a motto now firmly embedded in Lakeside’s culture. She and her staff reminded students daily – in the classrooms, at school assemblies and in dismissal announcements – that being kind to one another matters. Mrs. Kehm also spread her message beyond the doors of Lakeside. In 2007, she established the Kindness Counts Scholarship, an annual honor given to an East Grand Rapids Senior who exhibits extraordinary service to others. Mrs. Kehm retired at the end of the 2013-14 school year. As a tribute to her legacy, the Lakeside PTO, in collaboration with the East Grand Rapids Schools Administration, renamed the Kindness Counts Scholarship as the “Linda Kehm Kindness Counts Scholarship.” It is the hope of the Lakeside PTO to endow this scholarship with the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation so that Mrs. Kehm’s message will continue to impact future generations of East Grand Rapids students. If you would like to make a contribution to this scholarship fund, please send a check payable to the Lakeside PTO, memo line: Kindness Counts Scholarship, and mail to Lakeside Elementary, 2325 Hall St., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. 2 Foundations February 2015 Volume XXXII THE DONOR ROLL CALL The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation’s Donor Roll Call recognizes those individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported the Foundation from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The Foundation’s Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges all who have generously supported our mission through their gifts. We also thank individuals who have secured matching gifts from their employers, as well as the employers who have supported their employees’ generosity through matching gifts. This list reflects all outright gifts and does not include participants in Foundation-sponsored events such as HURRAH!, golf outings or the Community Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. EGRNOW! Pillar: $2,500/year or more Anonymous Ray ’71 & Kristin Abraham Chris & Emily Backus Tony & Gwen Barnes, ‘87 Dave ’60 & Sib ’62 Barrett Mary Ann Byam, ‘57 Ted & Claudine Duncan Bob ’73 & Susan Levine Marc & Charlene Montpetit John & Gail Nowak Bill & Nancy Swaney Cornice: $1,000/year Craig & Staci Alguire Scott & Natalie Bernecker, ‘89 John R. Bertsch, ‘61 Todd & Bonnie Brandstadt Breton Downs PTO Brett Brinker & Heather Slay, ‘89 Mike ’89 & Lisa Byam Brock & Caroline Cannon Dan ’58 & Linda Conway Don & Johanna Crossley Brad ’93 & Amy Darooge John & Mary Dersch Brian ’78 & JoAnn Ellis Dave ’89 & Amy Engbers Jeff & Katie Flermoen Rick & Carol Godfrey Megan & Emily Goodrich Gary Graeff & Kim Krause John & Deanna Green Graham ’94 & Sara Irwin Mike & Sue Keil Herbert & Glenna Knape Andrea Leistra Jerry Lykins & Elizabeth Welch, ‘88 Mike & Carole McDonald Steve & Jenny McMahon Bob & Beth Milanowski Brian & Megan Miller Matthew ’86 & Jill Miller Steve & Katie Millman Tim & Denise Myers Onder & Carol Ors Howard & Stacy Paul Chris & Michelle Rabideau Steve ’80 & Amy Rockwell Stephen & Kelly Sadowski Ronald Sagritalo & Aracelis Lopez Bob Shapton & Mary Reagan Shapton Rick & Stacy Shorey Achilles Spagnuolo & Ruth Brandt Spagnuolo Tomasz & Ewa Timek Honorio Valdes Murua & Tina Murua Dave ’67 & Bev Verdier Russ & Chris Visner Bob ’92 & Tracy Wolford Architrave: $500-999/year Nick & Shellie Adamy Steve ’86 & Maria Allen Craig & Shelly Boeve Brett & Kim Bolt Dennis & Jennifer Bruce Fred & Kathleen Burkhart Kevin & Julie Burns Dev & Susan Butler Kevin & Kimberly Carey Lance ’57 & Letitia ’59 Caston Chris & Rona Caswell Sean & Cheryl Cox Gene & Brenda Cronin Dennis & Amy Donohue Nadav & Karen Dujovny Albert & Lana Duoibes The Ekkens-Groenveld Family Scott & Judith Ferrell Steve Fox & Michelle Boisvenue-Fox Tom ’46 & Mickie Fox Nate & Joyce French Toby & Jill Gebben Michael J. Hannah, ‘63 Robyn Hubbard Amorak Huey & Ellen Schendel Joel & Shannon Iakiri Tim & Lori ’79 Johnston Gil & Tinker Judson Kevin & Patty Kabat Mary Kaneti Jim & Amy ’81 Keane Rob ’84 & Julie Kowalewski Robert & Lucy Lafleur Lakeside Elementary PTO Eric & Doreen Lambert Christopher & Sharon Longstreth Paul & Elizabeth Luce Doug & Stacey Maas Paul & Rosanne ’83 Mack Bill & Amy Mackay Jeff ’91 & Shannon MacKeigan Donald Malcolm & Jean Magolan The Marx Family Matt & Katie ’93 McIntosh Jim ’81 & Sue ’82 McLain Hank & Liesel Meijer Joel & Melissa Mitchell Donovan & Jenny Moo Jason Moore, ‘90 Jeff & Pam Morris Jim & Courtney Moskal The Orsini Family Norm & Jan Palm Vint & Mari Persons Aaron & Wailing Pike Mark & Lisa ’93 Rapoport Greg & Carolyn Reese The Rogers Family Dan & Shelley Schmidt Eddy & Susanne Schmitt Tim & Ann Sheridan Greg & Sara Shubel Jason & Latchezara Smith Rich & Abby Sorota Joe & Jill Stankowski The Stanley-Eldred Family Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 Tim & Karen ’86 Sullivan Nick & Amy Thole Michael Tomich & Jeanne Glowicki Vince Turcotte, ‘77 Joe ’86 & Tanya VandenBosch Chris & Sarah VanDeven Brian & Kris ’82 Ward Mark & Wendy Wassink Mark & Allison ’89 White Mary Whiting Hank ’63 & Marcia Fairchild Michael & Jenny ’87 Fee Chuck & Julie Frayer Keith & Lisa Gohlke – in honor of Andrew Gohlke, ’05 & Jennifer Gohlke Hughes, ‘01 Scott & Mary Gorsline Column: $250-499/year David & Nancy Hejna Anonymous David Adams & Gina Kuyers Boyd & Jane Henderson David & Susan Hojnacki Brian ’97 & Sarah Adloff John & Janyce Huff James & Greta Ardern – in honor of Vanessa Ardern John & Ava Kantor Linda Kehm Theodor Asgeirsson & Erika G. King Geirlaug Magnusdottir Bob ’82 & Sue Kirchgessner Bill ’90 & Jenny ’91 Allison Koetsier Bergstrom Chris ’84 & Susie Krupp Blake ’93 & Taylor Beusse Brad & Susan Laffrey Kurt & Michele Bishop John & Mary Lange Timothy Born Scott & Elisabeth Loos Reynolds A. Brander, ‘55 Michael & Bethany Bregenzer Amy Marlow Bill & Melissa Marsh Andrew & Buffy Brown Drew McCalley & Marilyn Pete & Angela Buck Green, ‘66 Chuck & Lucy Caldwell Richard & Noel McGarrity Mike & Kim Carnevale Andy & Mandy McIntyre Matt & Sarah Cavanaugh Peter & Michelle McSorley Nick Cisler, ‘04 Christopher & Michele Stuart & Rita Citron Meader Harry & Michele Coffill Libby Mondoux Jason & Jody ’90 Conant Dave & Joy Morgan Pat ’91 & Nancy Connor Jim & Carolyn Morse Jeff & Sarah Conway, ‘94 Douglas Mossman, ‘72 Dave ’57 & Nancy Cook Kevin ’88 & Sarah ’90 The Cornetet Family Mulvihill Dave & Dori Couvreur Elisha Murphy Mike & Mary Crawford Dean & Lisa Nargi Mike & Mary Ann Crete David ’88 & Julie Neuhaus Bob & Julie Currier, ‘74 Isidore & Cary Okoro Erik Daly ’00 & Jessica Joe ’72 & Britt ’86 O’Malley Bloom Kerri Orders Collin & Nicole Dawes Charles Pazdernik & Jason & Stephanie Miriam Aukerman Doublestein Andy & Alison Peot Tom & Nancy Doyal Kevin Philipps Rob & Sarah Dwortz Mike & Trish ’89 Reid The Eardley Family Franz & Krista Reuchlein Gary & Suzanne Eberle Larry & Sally Robson EGRYES Al & Kim Rossi Matt & Emily Eugster Andy & Erin Winkel Charles Winslow & Judy Sopeland The Wisniewski Family Paul & Joan Witting Bryant & Marcia Zanko Kyle & Gloriana Zimdar February 2015 Volume XXXII Jeff Schad & Marilyn Lankfer Matt ’90 & Diana Schad Greg & Elizabeth Stolle Martha Teichner, ‘65 Andrew & Kate Thomas Toby & Kim Tucker Dan & Anna Tyrer Jeff & Lori Vanden Bosch Fernando & Katie Vicente Jack & Nella Visser Irene Walker Roger Warnshuis, ‘48 Mary K. Weadock Virginia Welch, ‘65 Douglas & Andrea Williams Kevin & Betsy Wilson John & Mary Wisentaner Dean ’80 & Nell Witting The Woudstra Family Eric & Kathy Wynsma Jim & Phyllis Wynsma Mike & Kathy Zago Capital: $100-249/year Anonymous Bob & Jan ’75 Aardema The Doug Adams Family George & Elena Aquino Sam ’74 & Wendie Bander Bob & Val Bernecker Rob & Erin Berner Michael Bird Bill Bissell, ‘53 Maggie Blake, ‘96 Scott & Andrea Borden Michael & Margaret Bosscher Carl & Betsy Brown Brandon & Elizabeth Burnette Jim & Mel Burns Molly Buxton Dan ’70 & Nancy Bylenga Jack & Mary Lou ’51 Campbell Gregory Carnevale Charlene M. Chadbourne, ‘61 Rich Chalker, ‘58 Bob Congdon Mitch ’83 & Jeanne Cook Brooks Corl, ‘59 Thomas & Samantha Cornell Jay & Kathy Cragwall Jeff & Jill Dean Rob ’54 & Kathy Deane Jacob Deliefde & Holly Lampen Rob & Allison DeVilbiss Mark & Lisa DeVries Alice Dodgson, ’55 – in honor of Emily, Sam & Lauren Dodgson Robert & Linda ’65 Dudley Kathryn Dunning – in honor of Luke Socie Chris & Linda Edgar Nnaemeka & Ngozi Egwuatu Foundations Steve & Lisa Eldersveld Constance S. Ellis Frances S. Ellis Tom & Martha Farrington Matt Feyen & Nicole Haglund Jarett & Jessica Fitnich Harvey Fixler, ‘62 Patricia Flaherty, ‘67 Omar & Elizabeth Flores Andy & Jeannine Frazier Ted & Louise Gedra Anne Genthe Thomas A. Getz Gene J. Gilmore, ‘48 John F. Gilmore, ‘48 Tom & Sally Gleason Ed & Chris Goodrich Robert Goodrich, ‘58 Tim & Emily Gorashko Jonathan & Jennifer Greer Robert & Marie Griffin Ian & Anne Grobel Christopher Gutek Dave & Beth Hamm Brian & Karey Hamrick Andy & Peggy Head Gerry & Nancy Hickey Beth Hill Mark ’81 & Lisa Hoffman Steve & Nancy Hoffman David J. Horning, M.D. Gary & Cindy Humphries Win ’65 & Kyle ’70 Irwin Mike & Cara Jones Scott Keil & Kristi Kern Barbara Keller Skip & Dianne Kessler, ‘65 Chris & Amy Knape Rob & Elizabeth Koenen Hillary Kooy Mark & Jennifer Kotchenruther Steven & Amie Jo Kreitzer Ben & Margaret Kroese Jim & Mary Krzeminski David & Sarah ’89 Kugler Geoff ’92 & Julie Laham Russ & Jill Lampen Steve ’58 & Polly Larned Sue Lee Nick Leech, ‘62 Philip M. Leech, ‘58 The Leestma Family Dave & Stacey Levitt Richard & Heather ’92 Lewis Steven & Dawn Lewis Tim Lewis, ‘82 David & Carol Lippert Dan Lorenz & Aletta VanderPlaat Bill & Marilyn Lundquist Dick & Genie Lyman Matt & Kathy MacGregor Al & Marnie ’74 Masterson Barbara Mayo-Johnson Michael & Lois McCardell John & Bethal McCarthy Terry McIlhargey Mark & Sarah McKenna Sean ’87 & Theresa McLaughlin Rick K. ’62 & Sue Miller Dan & Virginia Miller – in honor of Anabel & Olivia Miller Thomas ’72 & Glynis Miller Anthony & Polly Morey Jack Nichols Tom & Diane Northway Jack & Margie Oosting, ‘56 John & Ellen Osterhart Don & Melissa Padgett Keith Paluska Jim ’87 & Leslie Papp Linda B. Patterson Jude & Carrie Pereira Timothy & Pamela Pietryga Chris & Carey ’88 Potter Matt ’78 & Anne Pursley Owen Pyle The Reahm Family Brian & Bridget Rieth Mary Pray Riley, ‘43 Karl & Stacy Roberts Ken & Elaine Rongey Chris & Sue Rosmarin Robert Saunders Fritz ’62 & Karen ’63 Schaefer – in honor of retired high school English teacher Bert Froysland Robert Scheper & Candy Wilkes-Scheper Shelly Schram Matthew Schroeder & Jennifer Gehl, ‘88 Steve & Mary Schwartz Michael & Caroline Seethaler Jim & Mindy Seufert Nancy Seymour, ‘62 Doug & Kris Siegel Flory Silverstein David Smith ’63 & Peggy Child Smith ’64 J. Patrick & Kathleen Smith Jerome & Helen Smith W. Dale Smith Lou Solis Richard & Mary Stevens Keith ’85 & Sherry ’82 Stewart Karen Henry Stokes – in honor of Katie Pantlind Michell, ‘91 Chris & Amy Strand Jim & Ann Stuursma Jean Swaney, ‘51 Chip ’58 & Joyce Tappan Stephen & Wendy Thong Scott ’98 & Michelle Titus Susan Tobias Tom & Amy Townsend Christian ’87 & Gretchen ’93 Trost Sarah Turnage Brett & Julie Turner Steve & Denise Twinney Dean & Bona Van Dis Darrell & Lee Van Orsdel Mike & Liz Vargo William Wagner Tom & Miriam Walsh Craig & Carmen Weigel David Weiss, ‘62 The Westgate Family The White Family – Ben, Emily, Collin, Heidi & Morgan David & Stephanie ’79 Whitford Michael & Robbyn Wnek Bruce C. Young, ‘74 Jack ’77 & Jennifer ’83 Zinser 3 Marcia Hammerslag John Stephen Hanink, ‘59 Craig & Kristine Hanson Laurel Harris, ‘72 Jack & Lisa Healey Lee & Linda Hegstrand Tom ’69 & Jan Hollingsworth Chip & Terry Hurlburt Fil & Elizabeth Iorio Julian & Judith Joseph Sarah Porter Jury, ‘69 Dave ’64 & Bev Kagan Theresa Keyes Warren & Jane Koepf Matt Koukios & Lynne Pappas-Koukios Patricia Kozal Frank J. Kuta Randy & Marcia MacGeorge Jason & Jennifer Madden Judie Malec Kevin & Nancy McIntyre Greg & Jennifer Metz Claire Lerchen Minneman, ‘02 Paul Murphy & Leigh Eicke Ken & Kathleen Nelson Pedestal: $20-99/year Carl Nestor Diane Alt Lance & Kim Owens Marcia Apsey The Pellegrini Family Philippe Assaf & Coeli Molly Peskin Fitzpatrick Hollie Rademacher Mark Baloga & Amy Williams Robert & Cassandra Rood Sam & Ben Basham Madonna Saia Bill & Amber Behrendt The Seyferth Family Joan Brink Bergsteinsson, ‘59 Tom & Kris Shannon Ayden Berner The Sherman Family Matt & Erin ’91 Bertke James Siegel, ‘66 Carla D. Blandford, ‘58 Phil & Beth Skaggs The Borst Family Bob ’46 & Peggy ’47 Jan Brander Steketee Kris Bratlie The Tabata Family Dave ’86 & Britt Campbell Mike & Ann Thomas Emily Chlebek Candace Titus Adam & Kim Clark John & Sue Uglietta Brian & Jennifer Coles Craig ’79 & Alice Van Ess Barbara Cone Owen Van Winkle Carolyn Connors Marni Vyn Mary E. Davis, ’69 Jim ’85 & Susan Weiss Jeanne DeRoseau Matthew & Erica Wikander Rick & Traci ’88 Douglas Beth Wilbur Lisa Dykstra, ‘81 John & Punky Edison, ‘69 John & Nancy Edleman United Way Donors Laura Ellis, ‘76 Anonymous Kirk ’85 & Kirsten Carlye Allen Essenmacher George Aquino Tom & Kathryn Faturos Andrea Beckett Betsy Fleetwood Bill Behrendt Gerald & Heidi Ford James Borst Lynn & Alice Francis Caroline Breault-Cannon Jonathan Fritz Frederick Spencer Brown Michael & Kristin Gartrell John Burke Christy Gast Molly Buxton 4 Mary Buzalski Nancy Bylenga Allison DeVilbiss Lori Dood Sarah Edleman Lisa Eldersveld Jenny Fee, ‘87 Jill Fouch Brad Freiburger Kelly Froehlich Anne Genthe Jeanne Glowicki Kris Greiffendorf Erin Grin, ‘90 Lisa Healey Lisseth Hoksbergen Doug Jenkins Foundations Joanne Platt Mark Pullen Hollie Rademacher Betsy Raymond Kirk Reifinger Bridget Rieth Evon Roberts Lisa Rogers Ronald Sagritalo Shelly Schram Sara Shubel Jane Siegel Peter Stuursma, ‘89 Karen Sullivan, ‘86 Terry Szpieg Patty Temple Winona Tinholt Lori Johnston, ‘79 Tim Johnston Linda Kehm Betsy Kratt Holly Lampen William Luke Amy Marlow Katie McIntosh, ‘93 Kerry McKee Heather McKinney Jim McLain,’81 Nancy McSkimming Scott Mitton Anthony Morey Alisha Myers Onder Ors Alison Peot Bruce Towne Kevin Vance Marjolijn van der Velde Melissa VanderZyden Katie Vicente Janice Yates Matching Gift Donors Accident Fund Holdings Amazon Smile Foundation Bank of America Foundation C. R. Bard Foundation Covidien ECG Management Consultants Gannett Foundation GE Foundation February 2015 Volume XXXII JPMorgan Chase Foundation Microsoft New York Life PNC Foundation Rockwell Automation Foundation Steelcase Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Perrigo Math and Science Grant and Scholarship Award Program Perrigo Company Foundation EGRFOREVER! ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN 2012 Lead Supporters Mark & Cathy Bissell Mary Ann Byam, ‘57 Mark & Barbara Gerson Robell Foundation Jane Welch Ambassadors Dave ’57 & Nancy Cook Mitch & Jill DeJonge Chip & Pam ’76 Meier Joseph ’86 & Tanya VandenBosch Sustainers Bob ’73 & Susan Levine David S. Lundeen, ‘80 Darrell & PK ’74 Mason Jim & Carolyn Morse Mike & Trish ’89 Reid Peter & Jessica Ruppert Gary & Lorna ’72 Schultz Dean ’80 & Nell Witting Patrons Scott & Natalie Bernecker, ‘89 Ted & Claudine Duncan Campbell Frey, ‘01 Flip ’79 & Darrow Goodspeed Benefactors Tim & Lori ’79 Johnston John R. Bertsch, ‘61 Mike & Sue Keil Todd & Bonnie Brandstadt Brad & Susan Laffrey David & Nancy Hejna Mike & Kathy ’74 Lloyd John ’79 & Lindel Hoff Tom ’71 & Vicki ’70 Kimball Paul & Rosanne ’83 Mack Michael & Dawn Mackson Eric & Doreen Lambert Mike & Carole McDonald – Mark & Allison ’89 White in honor of Linda Kehm Anthony & Polly Morey Jay & Laura Paschall Linda B. Patterson Al & Kim Rossi Greg & Sara Shubel Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 Friends John & Diane Aouad Dennis & Jennifer Bruce Dave & Stacey Levitt Susan Turcotte McFadden, ‘74 Charles Winslow & Judy Sopeland The Wisniewski Family Matching Gift Donors Gannett Foundation Steelcase Foundation ADVANCING EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN Dave ‘57 & Linda Mehney GENERAL ENDOWMENT Anonymous David & Dori Couvreur Michael & Jenny ’87 Fee David & Elizabeth Hamm Tom & Margy Jones John H. Logie, ‘57 Dan Fechtner & Sharon Mah Richard & Noel McGarrity Sam ’63 & Barb ’64 Metcalf Brian & Pam Page Mark & Barb Periard Mike & Betsy Redman Fritz ‘62 & Karen ‘63 Schaefer JIMMY GERKEN FUND Kathy Muir Laidlaw, ‘59 Matt & Katie ’93 McIntosh Dave ’57 & Linda Mehney Jack Nichols Joan & Peter Secchia Scott & Lindsay Slagboom Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 PERFORMING ARTS FUND Roger & Marcia Beutner Dennis J. DeLano, ‘91 Stafford Smith & Ritsu Katsumata REID VANGELDEREN MEMORIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mary Moss Bill & Chris Syverson Tom & Lisa Wurst VANDENBERG FUND Shirley A. VandenBerg WE THE PEOPLE FUND Gerald & Heidi Ford Bob & Ellen Nelson Kevin & Gina Paul East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation MISSION STATEMENT & HISTORY The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation enriches the educational experience of our students by funding excellence in teaching and learning that requires financial support beyond the district. The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation was established in 1983 as a private, non-profit organization to maintain and enhance the quality of education within the East Grand Rapids Public Schools and is solely dependent on tax-deductible donations from the community. As an endowed foundation, contributions are added to the principal and spending each year is limited to the amount earned on that principal. As of June 30, 2014, the Foundation has a current endowment of $3.6 million and has awarded over $1.3 million in grants, awards and scholarships since 1983. The Foundation is governed by a 21-member volunteer Board of Directors. Membership is drawn from the community-at-large and two East Grand Rapids High School students. The East Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent and a representative from the East Grand Rapids School Board serve as ex-officio members. The Foundation is staffed by a part-time Executive Director, Accountant, Alumni Relations Coordinator and Office Manager with offices located at the East Grand Rapids Public Schools James E. Morse Building of Administration. Foundations February 2015 Volume XXXII 5 MEMORIAL GIFTS Paul E. Beard, ‘96 Laurie Beard Mildred Arlene Bell EGR High School Staff Don Berles David ‘55 & Mary Kay ‘57 Berles Kim Bernard Bob & Jan ’75 Aardema Keary Bakita Stephanie Bassham Richard & Kristin Bemis Bolhouse, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Sheila Christensen, Zoe, Nick, Willow & Ivy Beth Cochran Bill Cole – State Farm James & Debbie Cook DDM Marketing & Communications Scott Feroni Janet Genow Jack & Cindy Hendon Paul & Rosanne ’83 Mack Karen Mason Mary Jo McBrearty Jim ’81 & Sue ’82 McLain Mirko & Jane Mikelic Ryan & Lindsey Nicholson David Olson & Linda Bernard-Olson Onder & Carol Ors Cheryl Owens Steve & Melissa Ozinga Ed & June Prein Allen & Lynn Reilly Mike & Betty Roth & Family Jim ’80 & Jeanine Samuelson Buck & Judy Saunders Michael & Sarah Saunders Tim & Heather Saunders Matt ’90 & Diana Schad Roger & Mary Snider Pete & Lisa Theut Helga Toriello, ‘70 Bob & Linda Trout The Ward Family Wolverine World Wide – Merrell Team Wolverine World Wide Foundation Heather Lee Bieker, ‘84 Bob & Val Bernecker Mary K. Boland John & Janet Boyles Andrea Collins Dave ’57 & Nancy Cook Duane & Patricia Drake John & Nancy Edleman Suzanne Fuller The Garcia Family Ralph & Sue Garlick Beth Goebel, ‘85 Grand Rapids Chair Company Susan Grant Lynn Gregory, ‘56 Bob & Diane Hall Dennis & Flora Hautau The Herb Family Robert & Barbara Herr Ron & Pat Hoekman Tom & Margy Jones Bill Kirwin Paul Kirwin Thomas H. Kirwin Bob ’59 & Kay Kress Bill ’54 & Kathy ’59 Laidlaw Jack ’50 & Judy ’51 Landman Chuck & Jan Lippert Dick & Genie Lyman Maureen Maier Larry & Donna Manthei Jim ’81 & Sue ’82 McLain Dave ’57 & Linda Mehney Sam ‘63 & Barb ’64 Metcalf Jack Nichols Linda Patterson Vint & Mari Persons Ginny Peters Dan Pfeiffer Paul & Marge Potter Mike & Betsy Redman Mike & Betty Roth Ann Schwandt Bob & Jeanne Skilton Jim & Ann Stuursma Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 Chuck & Lill Thompson Candace Titus Daryl & Stacy Trierweiler Mike & Lisa Warren Price & Jane Watts George ’66 & Susan Whinery Mark & Allison ’89 White John & Carroll Wiener David & Susan ’64 Wittenbach Donald & Virginia Wride James Chalmers Anonymous Claire Belfer Jerry & Cheryl Bentley Jan Brander Matt ’89 & Tamara Chalmers Paul & Connie Chardoul Harry & Sue Clay Robert & Susan Cobb Dave & Sue Dozeman Bob Ethen – Beltline Insurance Agency Harry & Ann Fifolt David & Jill Gersch Jeanne Glowicki Jim & Katie Green Dan & Marilyn Hamilton Frank & Nancy Letherby Mike & Suzanne Moore Jim & Carolyn Morse Keith Paluska Howard & Stacy Paul Barry ’89 & Stephanie Rudolph Peter & Norita Siler Aaron ‘93, Jill & William Smith Charles Spies, ‘91 Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 Mary E. Walker Thursday Men’s Breakfast Group: David Comfort, George Davidson, Don Gordon, John Marcus, Michael Moore, Larry Murphy, Frank Spies Harry Clay Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 Sherman Massingham, ‘40 Nancy Massingham, ‘40 Mary Dykhouse EGR High School Staff Larry Mulvihill, ‘57 Jack Carroll, ‘57 Lynn Gregory, ‘56 Kenneth D. Ellis, ‘47 Frances Ellis Louis Fierens The Adult Critical Care Nursing Staff Martin & Catherine Blagdurn Nelson & Ruth Bredeweg Lesley Caves Tracy Cleveland Tom & Kim Condon Larry & Stephanie Doll Richard & Sally Fierens Scott Gasiorek Cindy Gorton James & Sue Ellen Grigg R. Dale & Joyce Grigg The Meier Family Deb Osburn Ben & Ann Rinkeviczie Jimmy Gerken Gregory Carnevale Watson O. Page, ‘32 David ’55 & Mary Kay ’57 Berles Coach Bob Porter – former coach from 1954-1960 Chuck Jennings, ‘57 Margaret Pyle Bill & Mary Ford George ’66 & Susie Whinery Joann Reeves, ‘83 Mary Stuart Wisnom, ‘80 Rusty Swaney, ‘51 The Tom Swaney Family Elaine Temple Robert & Patty Temple Mary Jeanne Tourek, ‘50 Barbara Cone Christine Fairbank Webber, Dave Hamilton, ’52 ‘60 Nancy Harris Hamilton, ‘55 Mary Sue Jack, ‘60 Julie Conger Magnuson, ’68 Jim “Lamar” Wendell, ‘59 Louis & Carol Murray, ‘64 Denny ’59 & Mary Ann Gray Harry, Evelyn & Chuck ’64 Lawford Anne Lawford Krawczak, ‘60 Richard “Dick” Wolf, ‘50 Muriel D. Wolf Vany LeSarge John Zimelis - former high Barbara Cone school science teacher from 1966-1988 Chris MacDonald, ‘84 Dave & Ginny MacDonald Timothy ‘80, Michael ’82 & Barbara Cone John MacKeigan Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 John & Carroll Wiener Sydney Martin, ‘40 Anne Lewis, ‘44 SPECIAL EVENTS HURRAH! 2014 Maximalist Sponsors Brad Ditmar, ‘88 - Keller Williams Realty Mark & Barbara Gerson Law Weathers Intentist Sponsors Anonymous Arte Povera Sponsors Scott & Natalie Bernecker, ‘89 BISSELL Inc. Brightformat Andre & Kristen Gauri Dirk Hoffius,’61 & the late Victoria Hoffius Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Meijer John & Ann Mooney Norris Perné & French LLP Achilles Spagnuolo & Ruth Brandt Spagnuolo Joe ’86 & Tanya VandenBosch Russ & Chris Visner Remodernist Sponsors Adamy Valuation Advisors 6 Foundations David ’55 & Mary Kay ’57 Berles Dr. William Boorstein Christopherson & Caldwell Orthodontics Brian ’78 & JoAnn Ellis Geoff & Julie ’74 Hawksworth Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. Otis & Kathy Jackoboice Mike & Megan Knuble Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Joe and Katy Levan John & Suzie MacKeigan Bernie & Patti Malewitz Larry & Julie McCahill Brian & Megan Miller Miller Johnson Reagan Marketing + Design Steve ’80 & Amy Rockwell Steve & Jennifer Salasky Will & Kelli Templeton Leigh VanderMolen J. Peterson Realty Brian Ward Home Improvement The Welch Law Firm, PLC Bob ’92 & Tracy Wolford David & Leine Ziegler Abstract Illusionist Sponsors Bob & Val Bernecker Scott & Kristin Bickley Kevin & Eileen Brader Mike ’89 & Lisa Byam Pat ’91 & Nancy Connor Mike & Deb Corby Gene & Brenda Cronin Brad ’93 & Amy Darooge Jim & Harriet Engbers Dan & Shelly ’91 Fuller, BDO USA, LLP Andy & Peggy Head David & Kim Hoekstra Jason & Katie ’96 Israels Armen ’78 & Kimberly Kassouni Keil Lasik Vision Center John & Emily Keller David & Jennifer Kirchgessner Rob ’84 & Julie Kowalewski Krupp Law Offices PC Jim & Mary Krzeminski Eric & Doreen Lambert Jeff ’91 & Shannon MacKeigan Jim ’81 & Sue ’82 McLain Steve & Jenny McMahon Dan Mehney, ’88 & Brooke Fisher Drew ’89 & Allison Miller Steve & Katie Millman Mark & Barb Periard John Preston & Melissa VanderZyden Chris & Michelle Rabideau Mike & Trish ’89 Reid Dan & Shelley Schmidt Stafford Smith & Ritsu Katsumata Valleau, VanDeven & Massic Pediatric Dentistry David Westphal & Kathryn Stieler Mark & Allison ’89 White Andy & Erin Winkel Chad Zagel & Ellie Frey Zagel Bryant & Marcia Zanko Schuil Coffee Smashburger Sweetie-licious Bake Shoppe TCBY Patron Ticketholders Brian ’97 & Sarah Adloff Chris & Emily Backus Todd & Bonnie Brandstadt Michael & Jenny ’87 Fee Mike Tomich & Jeanne Glowicki Nancy Hejna Linda Kehm-Rich Andrea Leistra Paul & Dee McGraw Mirko & Jane Mikelic Gideon & Tova Sanders GERKEN OPEN 2014 Gold Sponsors Anonymous Scott & Natalie Bernecker, ‘89 Fox Acura HNI Risk Services Kassouni Group LLC Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Law Weathers Miller Johnson Thousand Oaks Golf Club Donors Kurt & Michele Bishop Tom & Kim Condon Dave ’57 & Nancy Cook Mary Yared Davis, ‘69 Dave ’89 & Amy Engbers Lee & Linda Hegstrand Gerry & Nancy Hickey David J. Horning Theresa Keyes Brad & Michelle Kirk Jack & Margie Oosting, ‘56 Lance & Kim Owens Jeff Potteiger & Ellen Adams Peter & Katie Satterthwaite Food and Beverage Sponsors Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Arby’s Artesian Distillers Big Bob’s Pizza Derby Station El Barrio Mexican Grill Field and Fire Bakery Founders Brewing Co. Georgio’s Gourmet Pizza The Green Well Love’s Ice Cream Olive’s Ramona’s Table Rose’s on Reeds Lake Supporters Jennifer Bruce Kim Counts Design Design Carol Distel EGR Art Students EGRPS Art Teachers Beth Graff Grand Rapids Trolley Co. Dave Kagan, ‘64 – Sensitography Quinn’s Cuisine Blue Sponsors Nanoplas, Inc. Orthopedic Associates of Michigan – Dr. Peter Theut & Patrick Reid Paul Goebel Group Insurance Steve Morse, ‘95 – Morse Realty Event Sponsors Mark & Laura Banbury Barwis Methods Training Center Law Offices of Sean Patrick Cox, P.L.L.C. Keller Williams Realty – The Brad Ditmar Team Dooge Veneers, Inc. Brian ’78 & JoAnn Ellis Founders Bank & Trust GLT Packaging Georgio’s Gourmet Pizza Grand Rapids Label Co. Graves & Company Met Life Jack Nichols Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods Terryberry Text-To-Give Donors Steve ’86 & Maria Allen Bob & Val Bernecker Brad & Sherry Blair Brock & Caroline Cannon Brad ’88 & Kim ’89 Ditmar Steve ’76 & Monica ’82 Edison Luke Glendening, ‘07 Steve & Kim Hall John ’79 & Lindel Hoff Tim & Lori ’79 Johnston Armen ’78 & Kim Kassouni Labeltape, Inc. Paul & Rosanne ’83 Mack Scott & Rebecca Martin Jim & Carolyn Morse Steve Morse, ‘95 Jack Nichols Bryan & Megan O’Connell Mike & Trish ’89 Reid Peter & Amy Stuursma, ‘89 Tim & Karen ’86 Sullivan Philip Sunderland Steve ’75 & Sarah ’82 Swaney Mark & Allison ’89 White Tim & Cyndi Wolffis Bob ’92 & Tracy Wolford Event In-Kind Sponsors Comfort Research EGR Athletics EGR Spirit Shop EGR Team Boosters Gaslight Promotions Kickboard USA Papers Plus Bob Trout REID VANGELDEREN MEMORIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLF OUTING Event Sponsors BISSELL Inc. Investment Property Advisors, LLC Structural Concepts Corporation Event Donors Patrick Armstrong Sam Capone Chris ’02 & Lauren Pinckney Ross Shapland COMMUNITY SERVICE AND DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER Foundation Sponsors Steve ’65 & Joan Belkin BISSELL Inc. Law Weathers Norris Perné & French LLP Reagan Marketing + Design February 2015 Volume XXXII Bob ’92 & Tracy Wolford Patron Sponsors Tom ’71 & Vicki ’70 Kimball Lacks Enterprises, Inc. The Welch Law Firm Varnum – Dave & Jenny Khorey, Tom & Sally ’85 Kyros, Joe & Katy Levan, Phil & Beth Skaggs Pillar Sponsors David & Nancy Hejna Meijer Foundation Chris VandenBerg, ’74 & Betsy Neubig Community Sponsors Marty & Sue ’56 Allen Chip ’65 & Stacie Behler Scott & Natalie Bernecker, ‘89 John & Janet Boyles Todd and Bonnie Brandstadt John & Marie Canepa Pat ’91 & Nancy Connor Dave ’57 & Nancy Cook Don & Johanna Crossley The Darooge Family Brad ’88 & Kim ’89 Ditmar Brian ’78 & JoAnn Ellis David & Susan Hojnacki Win ’65 & Kyle ’70 Irwin Rob ’84 & Julie Kowalewski Larry & Mettie Leigh, ‘65 Brian & Megan Miller Matthew ’86 & Jill Miller Onder & Carol Ors Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. John Preston & Melissa VanderZyden Chris & Michelle Rabideau Rick & Sue Steketee, ‘65 Michael Tomich & Jeanne Glowicki Wolverine Building Group Supporters Bob & Jan ’75 Aardema Jim ’56 & Betsy Barton John & Mary Dersch James & Harriet Engbers Maren Enghauser Rick & Carol Godfrey Michael ’86 & Robyn Morse Carl & Nancy Rossi Jennifer Bruce Katherine Tippett, ‘84 Fran Lanford - Crescent Street Floral Central Michigan Paper Co. Michael Woodward Todd Wilkie Abby Schneider February 2015 Volume XXXII CLASS REUNION GIFTS Class of 1969 - $2,219.69 Mary E. Davis Vicki Gezon Harvey Heller Kohorst Allen Family Fdtn. Stephen Miller – in honor of Coach Jim Kerwin Joseph M. Thomas Class of 1979 - $1,347.47 Missy Canepa Agnello Bill Azkoul Dan Barcheski Amanda Dubee Scott Fairbanks Mark Finkelstein Andy Gremel Meredith Murphy Gremel Julie Fox Stacy Sawyer Hunter Lori Bernecker Johnston John Kundtz Karen Lundeen Kurgan Mary Wolf Loiselle Rick Marvin Kimberly Hall Nicholas Daniel Packard Mark Richards Cindy Ryan David Schermer Jeff Shull Greg Timmer Todd Warnock Kenneth Wepman Foundations 7 An Evening of Awards and Celebration The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation hosted its eighth Community Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the JW Marriott Hotel. Our honored guests were Dr. Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, East Grand Rapids High School class of 1965, the Virginia and Leonard Marx Professor of Child Development at Columbia University’s Teachers College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons and Mrs. Kim Rossi, East Grand Rapids Community Member. Kim Rossi is one of the many hard-working volunteers in East Grand Rapids that make EGR a special community. She is known for taking volunteering to a whole new level. The evening kicked off with an amazing performance from our elementary choirs lead by Mr. Michael Woodward followed by awards and remarks from our award recipients. This event was truly a celebration of our community and 31 years of support to our schools from the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation. We thank Dr. Brooks-Gunn and Mrs. Rossi for making a memorable night for all who attended. Congratulations to both of your for making an impact in your professions and your past and current communities. Class of 1983 - $650.00 Class of 1983 – in memory of Joann Reeves, ‘83 Class of 1984 - $1,300.00 Mike Allen Larry Bridge Tim Cary John Fuller Darcy French Hoppman Melissa Moore Janes Wendy Jacobson Keller Betsy Muir Thania Panopoulos Chris Viglione Selak Suzi Ammond Shirley Ned Snell Joseph Steketee Save the Date Class of 1994 - $550.00 Class of 2003- $900.00 Class of 2003 – in memory of Teddy Knape, ‘03 Class of 2004- $138.91 GERKEN OPEN GOLF OUTING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 THOUSAND OAKS GOLF CLUB 8 Foundations February 2015 Volume XXXII Grants Awarded – Fall 2014 Grants Requestor/School 21st Century Classrooms Pilot for state-of-the-art learning environment Tumble Books Online literature collection K-12 Ellison Die Cuts Cutting press for shapes and letters Leadership Training Workshops 2 years of leadership training workshops for high school students Haiti Day Guest speaker, band and books to enrich cultural awareness Mosaic Mural with Artist Corey VanDuinen Collaborative piece of art between artist and all students, including a mosaic mural installation at the Middle School 3D Printer Initiative 2 3D printers to enhance science curriculum Combination Belt/Disc Sander and Accessory Belts Specialty equipment to allow students to develop prototypes and fabricate final products Bulletin Boards Large display areas to showcase final products from Drafting, Design and Technology courses Informational Book Author Melissa Stewart Visit Author visit to work with children K-5 as well as staff on writing informational books Classroom Independent Reading Project Funds for classroom library, bookcases, guest speaker and training Computer Programming Class Pilot computer programming class for students Classroom Library Makeovers Funds for updating classroom libraries and an iPad to catalog the titles Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra Instructional visit from the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra Veterans Day Speaker Visit from alumnus Jack Becker ‘94 to speak at Veterans Day assemblies Caldecott Books Update of library collection with Caldecott award-winning books in all 3 elementaries Jenny Fee/High School $7,564 Michelle Kirk/Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy Sue McLain/Breton Downs $3,780 TOTAL GRANTS – FALL 2014 Amount $2,616 Leadership and Youth Development/High School $2,000 Vicki Boersma, Tracy Wolford, Caroline Cannon/Breton Downs Holly Lampen/Middle School $1,475 $4,000 Becky Martin/Middle School $4,111 Terry Szpieg/High School $596 Patrick Reed/High School $650 Kim Doele, Tim Saunders, Kerry McKee, Megan Miller/Wealthy $7,094 Katherine Miller/Middle School $7,560 Winona Tinholt/Wealthy $2,195 Jill Smith/Middle School $1,730 Mary Hillyard/High School $500 Katie McIntosh/Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy, Middle School $500 Carole McDonald, Trish Reid/Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy $387 $46,758 Foundations February 2015 Volume XXXII 9 East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation Recognize a Star in Your Child’s Life “STARS” Recognize a star in your child’s life by making a tax-deductible donation of $20 or more to the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation in honor of a special person. We will acknowledge your “star” in a special section of the next Foundations newsletter. In addition, we will provide you with a certificate to present to your honoree. What a wonderful way to thank those special stars in our lives! Gifts to the Foundation were made to honor stars in our school community. Below is the list of gifts made during the Fall of 2014 recognizing a favorite teacher, staff member or school employee. Thank you to the many contributors and to the many outstanding staff members who make East Grand Rapids Public Schools a great place to learn! Kaelynn Benham Charlie Connor John Burke The Marx Family Nancy Bylenga The Marx Family Breton Downs Elementary Staff John & Janyce Huff Terri Clay Caroline Roth Karen Comeau The Marx Family Peri denDulk The Rockwell Family Kris DiVita Caroline Roth EGR High School Staff John & Janyce Huff EGR Middle School Staff John & Janyce Huff Tommy Kawel The Marx Family Lakeside Elementary Staff John & Janyce Huff Kristen Lecours Charlie Connor Amy Marlow `The Marx Family Kerry McKee Gaylen & Diane Demarest and Tyler Sweet Scott Mitton Sam Connor Mark Pullen Sam Connor Brett Scheidel Charlie Connor Wealthy Elementary Staff John & Janyce Huff Laura Woolford The Marx Family We want to thank all EGR staff for providing an exceptional educational experience for our students and making a difference in their lives. STAR AWARDS Your Name_____________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City, State & Zip ________________________________________ 䡺 $20+ STAR Award *Staff, *Teacher *Appreciation & RecognitionRecognize a favorite teacher, staff member or school employee 䡺 $20+ Jimmy Gerken Award of Appreciation and ThanksRecognize a coach who has made an impact in your child’s life Please print the name of the individual to be acknowledged as you wish it to appear. ______________________________________________________ Please print your name exactly as you wish it to appear. ______________________________________________________ Amount enclosed__________________ Please mail to: East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation 2915 Hall Street SE East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Jimmy Gerken Award of Appreciation and Thanks – Fall 2014 Coaches John Preston, Michael Sekulich, John Shelton, Mark Wassink 7/8ers Football Team Congratulations to the 2015 We The People State Champions! Good luck at Nationals. Selfies with all of our new books in Mrs. Miller’s class. Thank you, Foundation! 10 Foundations February 2015 Volume XXXII ALUMNI NEWS REUNION RECAP UPCOMING REUNIONS Mark your calendars for these 2015 reunions! More reunion information may be found at egrsf.org; select Alumni for the upcoming reunion events. Class of 1955 – 60th Reunion September 17-18, 2015 Contact Ren Brander at [email protected] Class of 1959 – 55th Reunion – The Class of 1959 celebrated their 55th Reunion September 13, 2014 at Mangiamo restaurant in Grand Rapids. For information on the Class of ’59 reunion event, contact Kathy Keller Laidlaw at [email protected] or Holly Hoult Palmer at [email protected]. Class of 1965 – 50th Reunion September 18-19, 2015 Reunion Information: egrsf.org/1965-reunion. Contact Rick or Sue Steketee at [email protected]. Class of 1975 – 40th Reunion August 8, 2015 Contact Mara Matthews Fenton at [email protected] or Meg Goebel at [email protected] Class of 1985 – 30th Reunion Contact Steve Gregory at [email protected] for more information or to assist with the planning Class of 1990 – 25th Reunion June 13, 2015 Contact Sarah Mulvihill at [email protected] Class of 1995 – 20th Reunion July 25, 2015 Facebook: East Grand Rapids High School Class of 1995 Contact Jennie Sutherland at [email protected] or Rachel Lee at [email protected] Class of 2005 – 10th Reunion Thanksgiving Weekend 2015 Reunion information: http://egrclassof2005.weebly.com and Facebook: EGR Class of 2005 Contact Andrea Segovia at [email protected] for more information or to assist with the planning. Class of 1984 – 30th Reunion – The Class of 1984 returned Homecoming weekend to celebrate 30 years. The reunion weekend began with the homecoming parade on Friday afternoon. Class members were joined by Pioneer Pete as they tossed candy to parade goers. After watching the Homecoming king and queen get crowned and the football team beat Grandville, many gathered post game at Derby Station in Gaslight Village. Saturday activities included a tour of the high school for alumni and their families and a wonderful reunion event at the Grand Rapids Yacht Club. For additional Class of ‘84 reunion information go to the class Facebook page at EGRHS 84 or contact John Fuller at [email protected] or Melissa Moore Janes at [email protected]. Reunion information or committee is needed for the following class years. Please contact the Alumni Relations Coordinator at [email protected] with information. Class of 1945 – 70th Reunion Class of 1950 – 65th Reunion Class of 1960 – 55th Reunion Class of 1970 - 45th Reunion Class of 1980 - 35th Reunion Class of 2000 - 20th Reunion Maria Allen, Alumni Relations Coordinator, is available to support your reunion planning efforts. Contact her at [email protected] or (616) 235-3535. Class of 1994 – 20th Reunion – Twenty years was celebrated by the Class of 1994, September 26-27, 2014, Homecoming weekend. Alumni and their children represented the Class of ’94 in the parade before a pre-game gathering at Derby Station. The Saturday reunion event was a “truly special evening” held at Rich App Gallery. For additional reunion information please contact Sarah Conway at [email protected]. continued on page 11 Contact EGRSF to SHARE, UPDATE, INQUIRE. Contact us at egrsf.org/alumni/contact-us to share your news, update your contact information, or request information. Updating your contact information will ensure you receive reunion information for your class. February 2015 Volume XXXII Foundations Class of 2004 – 10th Reunion – The Class of 2004 reminisced about their time at East 10 years ago on November 28, 2014 at the Grand Rapids Yacht Club. Alumni enjoyed seeing many of their classmates, hearing about others and having a great time together. Get more reunion information at the Facebook invitation found at East Grand Rapids High School Class of 2004 10-Year Reunion or by contacting Andrew Martin at [email protected]. Class of 2010 – 5th Reunion – An early 5 year reunion celebration was held Wednesday, November 26, 2015 at Billy’s Lounge in Eastown. Contact Olivia Avery at [email protected] for more information. THE PIONEER MURAL TURNS 50 East Grand Rapids High School students have been passing by a large mural on the second floor for half of a century. Some alumni distinctly remember the 8x28 foot mural from their days at East, but there are others that “see” it for the first time during an alumni tour of the high school when they return for their class reunion. Every tour provided by EGRSF & Alumni Association includes a stop at the beautiful and historical mural that has been there for fifty years, thanks to the Class of 1965. 11 IN REMEMBRANCE 1943 Robert E. Boyer 1959 Thomas Dvorak 1968 1944 Julie Conger Magnuson Louis Milton Allen “Milt” Craven 1969 Virginia Ann Schmidt Hicks Wendy Lou Reed 1945 1973 John H. “Jack” Batts Sue Ann Maloley Franklin 1946 Nancy M. Murray Roberts 1975 Peter J. Maternowski 1947 Susan Ryan Miller 1976 Randal Heintzelman Janet Anne Wood 1948 Donald Bullock 1980 Kimberly S. Herwich 1949 Valerie Ehrett Lawrence 1957 Lee W. Burgett Paul Laurence “Larry” Mulvihill 1988 Anne Lowe Mowrer EGRPS Former Staff Mervyn W. Bremmer Matthew S. Koukios Frank J. “Coach” Kuta John Zimelis 1958 Joan Burleson Conrad We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please help us stay informed by contacting us at (616) 235-3535 or [email protected]. The Pioneers mural was chosen by the Class of 1965 for its innovation and tie-in to the then newly built high school. Gerald Mast, from the University of Michigan Extension Services, was the artist who created the mural, which depicts pioneers of several eras and is intended to be a reminder of the spirit of youth and education. Despite Mast’s statement that the mural “will last as long as the school does,” it required restoration in the early 1990s. We thank the Class of 1965 and those who contributed to its restoration and we look forward to the students of East Grand Rapids passing by the spirit of pioneering mural for another fifty years. Did you know there are several East Grand Rapids alumni association imposters? Your official East Grand Rapids High School Alumni Association can only be found through the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation at egrsf.org/alumni. Know that the other sites (alumniclass.com, classmates.com, classfinders.com, and eastgrandrapidshighschool.org) are not associated with East Grand Rapids High School or EGRSF. If you have questions, please contact Maria Allen, Alumni Relations Coordinator, or Amy Stuursma, Executive Director at [email protected]. Foundations East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation 2915 Hall Street SE East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-235-3535 www.egrsf.org NON-PROFIT U.S. Postage PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit #907 Foundations February 2015 Volume XXXII Thank you for supporting East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation. Please include this form with your donation. You will receive a letter of receipt for your tax-deductible gift. If you would like to make your donation online please visit our website: www.egrsf.org. Name________________________________________________________ (as you wish to be recognized on printed materials) Address______________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________ East graduate(s) Class year(s)______________________________________ Please accept my gift of: 嘷 $100 嘷 $250 嘷 $500 嘷 $1,000 嘷 $2,500+ 嘷 Other $________ 嘷 Young Alumni (graduated in last 10 years) $_________ Please charge my 嘷 VISA 嘷 Master Card 嘷 Discover Credit Card #_________________________________________________ Exp. Date_____________________ Amount $_______________________ I would like my gift to be used: 嘷 Wherever Needed Most 嘷 EGRNow! - Program/Project Support 嘷 EGRForever! - Endowment Fund I wish to honor a special person with this gift: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ I wish to remember a special person with this gift: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 嘷 I/We have remembered EGRSF in my/our estate plans. 嘷 Please send information on how to remember EGRSF in my will. 嘷 I plan to make a matching gift through my employer. Employer name ____________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation. Donations may be sent to: 2915 Hall St. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or donate online at: www.egrsf.org
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